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Bachelor of Biotechnology

  • Bachelor

Biotechnology focuses on biology and technology, leading to the development of new products for feeding, fuelling and healing the world.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
314691, 031007C
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$49,000 per year / $147,000 total
ATAR
75

About this course

Harness nature's potential

Biotechnology focuses on biology and technology, leading to the development of new products for feeding, fuelling and healing the world. This might include vaccine, antibiotic or hormone production and genetic modification.

It's a fast-evolving industry with huge potential for improving global health and wellbeing. When we modify living things, all sorts of marvels become possible.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Biotechnology combines traditional science with aspects of engineering and computer science. You will:

  • give your experimentation meaning as you learn how to take your discoveries from the lab to the market and the broader community
  • delve into areas like drug development, gene therapy or the identification of biomarkers for cancers
  • learn how to produce food, drugs and other products
  • study alongside research-active experts
  • explore molecular, genetic, animal and plant biology
  • discover microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering
  • consider social and ethical issues, patents and waste management.

Career pathways

You could concoct world-changing pharmaceutical drugs in the lab. You might work to clone animals. Perhaps you'll aid in the development and implementation of modern techniques for disease prediction and treatment.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.



  • Top 125 in world for Biological Sciences*
  • Top 200 globally for Biotechnology**
  • Learn from research-active experts

*Times Higher Education by Subject, 2023
**Academic Ranking of World Universities, by Subject, 2022

Course structure

Level I courses provide strong foundations in chemistry, biology, biotechnology applications and bioprocess engineering principles. Core courses at levels 2 and 3 cover important topic areas, such as molecular biology, molecular and structural biochemistry, microbiology, bioseparations and downstream processing, fermentation, bioinformatics, bioprocess economics, bioprocess design and scale-up, intellectual property, regulatory issues, waste management and bioremediation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.
82.3%
Overall satisfaction
86.2%
Skill scale
68.6%
Teaching scale
60.9%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary